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HCC Central to celebrate International Week of the Deaf

By Donald Sparks, HCC Central Communications Director

Sep 16, 2024

The American Sign Language (ASL)/ Interpreter Training Program (ITP) and the Interpreter Student Association (ISA) of Houston Community College (HCC) will celebrate the International Week of the Deaf, Sept. 23-27, 2024, at the HCC Central Campus. The week will include activities and events to promote and raise the profile of Deaf communities. The theme for this year’s week is "Celebrating Deaf Successes and Honoring the Deaf Community."

"This week we will celebrate Deaf successes and honoring the Deaf community of Houston of Texas of the U.S. and of the world," said James Virgilio, professor, ASL/ITP. "Come participate with us and help us thank the Deaf community, who share their language and culture with all of us." 

The week is a globally recognized event that serves as a platform for raising awareness about the rights, culture, and achievements of Deaf individuals worldwide. It is a time to recognize their linguistic and cultural diversity and to emphasize the importance of inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of life.

The following activities and events will take place during the week:

Sept. 23 – Club Deaf, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Harmon Bldg.

Sept. 24 – Introduction to ASL, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Virtual event

Sept. 25 – Game Day, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., San Jacinto Bldg., Room 112

Sept. 25 – Game Night, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Harmon Bldg., Room 100

Sept. 26 – Resource Fair, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Austin Street, HCC Central Campus

Sept. 27 – Panel Discussion, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Harmon Bldg., Room 100

Sept. 27 – ASL Concert, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Heinen Theater, HCC Central Campus

For more information on HCC’s Interpreting Training/American Sign Language Program, visit www.hccs.edu/interpreting.